Latest articles by Ailene Amaro
46 articles written by this author
At What Age Should You Be Free From Debts?
Debts are probably one of the many things we never want to become part of our lives. Debts are so detrimental to the point that they could ruin a person’s mental, physical, emotional, and financial health. Sleepless nights, anxiety, fear of getting harassed by collection agents, and broken friendships are just a few things a […]
Ailene Amaro
28 December 2020
The Road To Recovery After A Calamity
Some 20 days ago, more than half of the country was aware that something big was coming, but nobody could everpredict the devastation that would be the result of typhoons #RollyPH and #UlyssesPH. The floods rose quickly before they sunk neighborhoods and left people helplessly waiting for rescue. Before we know it, thedeath toll rose […]
Ailene Amaro
29 November 2020
How To Avoid And Manage A Large Credit Card Bill
‘Tis the season of installments and buy-now-pay-later offers. ‘Tis the season of splurging on sale and spending the savings you’ve been patiently funding since January. And of course, ’tis the season of maximizing your credit limit for big-ticket items and other high-end stuff.Even without you intending to buy something, some of these credit card promos […]
Ailene Amaro
24 November 2020
Smart Ways To Prepare Your Homes For The Holidays
The holiday season is in the air. Marked by numerous sales, promos, and bargains, Filipinos are undoubtedly getting ready for Christmas. And with the recent typhoon and current pandemic hitting our country, it pays to find inexpensive ways to provide our homes that festive atmosphere.Here are a few tips on how to get ready for […]
Ailene Amaro
24 November 2020
6 Reasons You Should Own A Credit Card in the New Normal
As we welcome 2021, we are also bound to live a different life in the new normal. We have seen how the pandemic made us realize our financial shortfalls that need to be worked on. We have somehow neglected some aspects of our finances like health insurance, savings, debts, retirement, and passive income. As we […]
Ailene Amaro
24 November 2020
Credit Card Lessons Teens and Young Adults Should Know
For teenagers and young adults, having a credit card sounds exciting and fun. Although a lot of cardholders age 18 to 25 years old may still own a supplementary credit card, owning one gives a sense of pride and leverage. Credit cards are powerful too in building a credit scoreand in mastering the art of […]
Ailene Amaro
17 November 2020
How Retail Businesses Can Start Recovering for 2021
We are all racing towards a COVID-free 2021 with high hopes for health and financial security. In a few days, we will all welcome a new year. Although we only have hopes and there is no certainty as to whether we can get over the pandemic and the economic crisis soon, we can do a […]
Ailene Amaro
15 November 2020
5 Promo Offers That Actually Trick You To Spend More
Holiday spending is something you should be tracking, especially if you want to save for the next year and welcome it debt-free. Although the pandemic has changed the way we live and purchase, it has not suppressed how retailers promote their products to generate more sales. We are all aware of how the pandemic impacted […]
Ailene Amaro
5 November 2020
Buy Now, Pay Later: Will Holiday Spending Be Easier?
The holiday season is here and the temptation of buying is so strong you almost don’t want to resist it. The latest iPhone version is too good to be ignored and you’ve got a credit limit way more than what the phone costs. Your credit card issuer will soon be sending promotional messages encouraging you […]
Ailene Amaro
27 October 2020
How To Defeat COVID-19 As A Family
Seven months on quarantine and the country is yet to defeat the unseen enemy that is COVID-19. With challenges in health and finances, everything seems impossible to conquer. But we are always a nation of hope and faith. For anyone, we always believed that we could do all things, overcome all trials, and get back […]
Ailene Amaro
27 October 2020